Depth chart: Ray Edwards welcome to the ATL
Minnesota Vikings defensive end Ray Edwards would be a nice fit for the Falcons. (Associated Press)
BIRDLAND – With the draft over, here’s a look the Falcons 2011 projected depth chart.
We took in to account that there will be free agency and that the Falcons will take some hits along the offensive line. Right tackle Tyson Clabo is likely to get a big offer and will have to take it. Not sure about left guard Justin Blalock, but he wasn’t drafted by the current regime so he could also bolt.
They’ll be replaced by Mike Johnson at left guard and Jose Valdez at right tackle.
Of course, Julio Jones will start opposite of Roddy White at wide receiver. They just need to teach him the 9, 8 and 7 routes (go, post and flag) to start off. They can add the rest of the route tree on the fly. They didn’t get him to catch a bunch of bubble screens.
On the defensive side, I went ahead and signed Minnesota’s Ray Edwards. (It’s fun playing GM!!!). Here’s his bio.
He’s had 29 sacks in five seasons. He had eight sacks last season and 8.5 in 2009. The only thing that is troubling is that he’s from Purdue, a Big Ten school. (Thomas Dimitroff has yet to draft a player from the Big Ten.)
“Welcome to the club Big Ray,” said GM Led. “I need 10 sacks from you at least. I need you to introduce yourself to Drew Brees, Josh Freeman and Cam Newton. You don’t have to be gentle, either.”
Some of you want to get Oakland cornerback Nnamdi Asomougha, but after spending $57.5 million on Dunta Robinson and putting a first-round tender on Brent Grimes, it wouldn’t be prudent to do another mega-cornerback deal. Also, the team has to lock up Grimes at some point.
Nnadmi Asomougha is not likely landing in the ATL. (Associated Press)
So at nickel back, Christopher Owens is going to get a chance to step up. Also, there’s Dominique Franks and possibly a veteran free agent, who doesn’t cost that much, can be added.
The rest of the defense remains in place because I’m projecting the re-signing of Mike Peterson to play weakside on run downs.
Here’s a look at the projected 2011 depth chart:
FALCONS 2011 PROJECTED DEPTH CHART
OFFENSE
QB – 1. Matt Ryan, 2. Chris Redman
RB – 1. Michael Turner, 2. Jacquizz Rodgers
FB – 1. Ovie Mughelli. 2. Jason Snelling
WR – 1. Roddy White, 2. Michael Jenkins and Eric Weems
WR – 1. Julio Jones, 2. Harry Douglas and Kerry Meier
TE – 1. Tony Gonzalez, 2. Justin Peelle and Michael Palmer
LT – 1. Sam Baker, 2. Will Svitek
LG – 1. Mike Johnson, 2. Jose Valdez
C – 1. Todd McClure, 2.Joe Hawley
RG – 1. Harvey Dahl, 2. Andrew Jackson
RT – 1. Jose Valdez 2. Garrett Reynolds
DEFENSE
RDE – 1. John Abraham, 2. Cliff Matthews
DT – 1. Jonathan Babineaux, 2. Vance Walker
DT – 1. Corey Peters, 2. Peria Jerry
LDE – 1. Ray Edwards, 2. Kroy Biermann
WLB – 1. Mike Peterson, 2. Coy Wire
MLB – 1. Curtis Lofton, 2. Akeem Dent
SLB – 1. Sean Weatherspoon, 2. Spencer Adkins
RCB – 1. Dunta Robinson, 2. Christopher Owens
FS – 1. Thomas DeCoud, 2. Shann Schillinger
SS – 1. William Moore, 2. Rafael Bush
LCB – 1. Brent Grimes, 2. Dominique Franks
SPECIAL TEAMS
KR – 1. Eric Weems, 2. Harry Douglas
PR – 1. Eric Weems, 2. Jacquizz Rodgers
P – 1. Michael Koenen, 2. Matt Bosher
PK – 1. Matt Bryant
LS – Joe Zelenka
–D. Orlando Ledbetter, The Atlanta Falcons beat blog
Get instant updates on Twitter at AJCFalcons and you can join the Facebook Fan page at AJC Falcons.
Tell us what you think about the site
Customer Care »
Vacation stops, manage subscriptions and more
AJC Services
Sections
Other Editions
Visitor Agreement | Privacy Statement
© 2013 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
150 comments Add your comment
Marcus
May 6th, 2011
5:30 am
Mo Evans!
Falcons Will Win
May 6th, 2011
5:35 am
I like that line up, WINNING! Only thing I see is no Sidbury.
Marcus
May 6th, 2011
5:35 am
Hey, LB Stephen Nicolas is missing? Do you project him to fly the coop?
I see that you project rookie DE Cliff Matthews is taking Chauncy Davis’s spot?
RUDEDOG
May 6th, 2011
5:47 am
Really? Grimes? Killing me softly!
honest_abe
May 6th, 2011
6:15 am
edwards playing on the massively talented d-line was avg. never doubled. always got the weaker of the tackles and was still very mediocre. please dont’ overpay to get him.
GTWreck
May 6th, 2011
6:30 am
We’re not going to keep 2 punters. Losing Davis, Sidbury, Anderson, Nicholas, Coleman, and Williams from the defense and only adding Ray Edwards and some unnamed veteran cornerback via free agency would be a bad move. We need to add at least a veteran back-up at free safety and hopefully a better (i.e. 3 down) option at OLB than Peterson. Also, I’d rather keep Clabo over Dahl due to his versatility, and leave Valdez and Jackson as back-ups.
robert
May 6th, 2011
6:34 am
if we dont end up getting a cba worked out then he may not make it here and the list is pretty weak. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81fa9321/article/unofficial-list-of-potential-2011-free-agents but ray also says he wont play for the vikings next year http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81fb4397/article/edwards-says-the-money-isnt-enough-for-return-to-vikings
DC Dirty Bird
May 6th, 2011
6:51 am
I’m still trying to figure out if Ray Edwards will be a restricted free agent or an unrestricted free agent when football comes back. It seems as though he’s only a restricted free agent because there is not current CBA and he’s got less than 6 years of service in the league. If that’s the case, if a new CBA is signed, then he’d be an unrestricted free agent right? Also, it seems as though he’s already trying to build his case to get out of Minny and come to a Super Bowl challenging team.
Paddy
May 6th, 2011
6:57 am
GTWreck…I think everyone would like to keep Clabo over Dahl. I don’t think thats the point. Clabo would probably like to remain a Falcon also. He just must take the money that will be coming his way!
Kevin
May 6th, 2011
7:18 am
ATL doesn’t have a 1st round pick to give up for Edwards in 2012. And yes, it has to be a 2012 pick per the 2010 CBA rules.
Atticus
May 6th, 2011
7:18 am
D-Led, how many sacks did Bierman have?
Matt Ryan's Illegitimate Son
May 6th, 2011
7:35 am
Garrett Reynolds would be the starting RT if Clabo bolts. Jose Valdez is a OG.
The Real Falcon
May 6th, 2011
8:08 am
No LB depth experience. Guess we won’t have any injuries next year.
Wire is not enough there.
Owens showed in the Green Bay game he was not ready yet and Franks didn’t
even see the field last year except special teams.
We need Nnamdi Asomougha, no matter the cost.
dan
May 6th, 2011
8:15 am
Besides Edwards any interest in Vernon Gholson? He is young, athletic and maybe just needed to switch to a 4-3 defense like he played in college? Will need someone to groom for Abraham’s eventual replacement?
D. Orlando Ledbetter
May 6th, 2011
8:24 am
Rafael Bush for Coleman. (Team still Coleman on their depth chart, too! —>http://www.atlantafalcons.com/depth-chart/
D. Orlando Ledbetter
May 6th, 2011
8:24 am
Marcus — Yes, I have Stephen getting starter money from Denver or Detroit. Although, he could return, too.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
May 6th, 2011
8:26 am
Atticus — Biermann had 3 sacks as a starter. He had 5 sacks in 2009 as a backup.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
May 6th, 2011
8:27 am
Matt Ill Son — Valdez is a guard-tackle and I have him beating out Garrett.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
May 6th, 2011
8:28 am
GTWreck — We have two for now. I’m not sure how Koenen’s negotiations are going to work out and I didn’t have the nerve to cut him.
Mocking your Mock
May 6th, 2011
8:45 am
Kroy’s baby’s Mama could play D-Line.
jp
May 6th, 2011
8:48 am
so many many things wrong here. First, that o-line just became a major weakness if Clabo leaves. The reason Ryan had so much time is because the Oline and the backs generally did a good job of picking up blitzes, that got us to 13 wins. Controlling the clock with short passes and good runs. You take away from your strength and make it a weakness you just lost 3 wins and no chance at a playoff win.
Second, Edwards is good but he’s no pro bowler like the money he wants. He played with 3 other pro bowlers on his line and only managed 8 sacks? He’s never ever been double teamed, he should average 14 sacks at a minimum especially playing alongside the best DE in the game in Jared Allen.
Third, why is Jason Snelling listed as a fullback? he’s the backup at RB and that’s that. You don’t just put players in where you want so you chart looks better DOL. I should take over your job.
Finally, why is MIchael Jenkins still on this team? he should be cut the first chance we get with his salary and the emergence of Meier, Douglass, Weems and crew.
ddawgdavis
May 6th, 2011
8:50 am
Ray would be a great piece to add. Been so long without football I cannot remember his style, but he kind of set the table for Jared Allen for the past two seasons. To me, JA55 is just a plain weapon and he needs lanes for his style of rush. Edwards can definitely help set the table for that by commanding respect on that side of the line.
PoolerSpirit
May 6th, 2011
8:51 am
D-Led… I agree with your assessment that Valdez could beat out Reynolds at right tackle… the guy looked pretty good in preseason last year… I think we’ll pick up a starting nickel back, probably some guy none of us have ever heard of… we’ll also pick up a linebacker to take the place of Peterson in your lineup…
GMAN
May 6th, 2011
8:59 am
STATS SHOW BEER MAN WAS ONE OF THE BETTER DE LAST YEAR, WE WILL NOT PICK UP A TOP NOTCH DE, A GOOD ONE ILL SAY BUT NOT TOP NOTCH ANT A GOOD SAFETY, AND ABOVE AVERAGE NICKLE BACK, IM TELLING YOU GUYS DO NOT GIVE UP ON THE BEER MAN
ITS COMING
D. Orlando Ledbetter
May 6th, 2011
9:10 am
Nice discussion this morning. We got some deep thinkers in here.
Mocking — Be nice to Kim. She is with child.
jp — I understand the Edwards concerns. Snelling backups both the FB and RB. I just wanted to get Jacquizz in the 2 deep. (You can do what you like on your depth chart.) You keep Jenkins around in case something goes wrong with Julio. He’s only making $3.5 mil next year. Team could go on the cheap with Brandyn Harvey.
PoolerSpirit – They like having Peterson around. He’s got something left in the tank.
Poor McKay
May 6th, 2011
9:12 am
So what’s up with Jerry (1st round pick) playing behind Peters (3rd round pick)? Last year, I assumed that Jerry was still recovering from the previous season’s injury. Now, it appears that he is simply not starting material. And didn’t they sign Trey Lewis after the season? I wish we could get a little better at DT… seems like we have good but not great interior presence on the D-line. Meanwhile, are the Falcons that comfortable with Sam Baker that they won’t consider signing a FA who can push him for the starting job?
Infamous
May 6th, 2011
9:13 am
@DOL
1-I don’t see Cliff Mathews beating out Chauncey Davis AND Sidbury.
2-Also, I suggested we get Carlos Rodgers from WA. A legit veteran CB with mid-to-upper tier talent.
3-Let’s face it. You need three starting CBs in today’s pass-happy NFL. Plus we need 5 CBs on the roster.
4-We have been at the lower end of the salary cap of the 32 NFL teams. Time to spend a little money. Blank doesn’t mind. Win baby, WIN.
coachx
May 6th, 2011
9:13 am
Got to bring at least 2 of the 3 OL free agents back.
I’m fine throwing Mike Johnson into the fire but not 2 guys at once.
Otis the Drunk
May 6th, 2011
9:16 am
D.Led….what about RB Jerious Norwood? His current status?
1eyedJack
May 6th, 2011
9:33 am
DLed, it appears from the official Falcon’s website that you place a lot more confidence in Jose Valdez than the Falcons do.
If you expend a draft choice for a punter then the incumbent is toast.
I thought Finneran got his pink slip. What’s he still doing on the Falcon’s depth chart?
PMC
May 6th, 2011
9:38 am
So where do we think Nnamdi ends up? Hopefully not in this division.
Poor McKay
May 6th, 2011
9:40 am
Our depth at safety doesn’t inspire a ton of confidence… especially with Moore’s injury history.
Falcon4Life
May 6th, 2011
9:49 am
They planned ahead for Clabo and Blalock to leave by drafting wisely the past couple of years. I see Johnson winning the RT spot and Valdez winning the LG. Hawley would be the first G/C off the bench and Reynolds Svietek remain backups. Bireman will have another great camp and wins the starting job regardless of who they bring in. It is time for Sidbury to either become a force or get released. Ditto J. Anderson. P. Jerry will also make his precense known and ends up the best DL we have by the time playoffs come. K. Meier wins the slot job and unless they sign a true starting CB…the 3rd CB spot, once again, keeps ATL from a chamionship. These are my predections.
D man
May 6th, 2011
10:00 am
I have confidence in our real GM to bring the best to the ATL so we can win playoff games. I agree with the Edwards deal too, but I also say we have to add a cover guy that can make an impact. Remember what Green Bay did to us in the playoffs. UGLY… If the salary cap is going away as part of the new negotiations as I have heard, then spend the money to get the Oakland CB… If aurthur doesn’t, Dalas, New York, Washington, and several other teams will…
D. Orlando Ledbetter
May 6th, 2011
10:01 am
Poor McKay – He hurt that knee pretty bad. I he can step it up that will help the defense immensely. On Baker, I think the answer is yes they are comfortable with him.
Infamous — 1. Probably not, but it’s the Post Draft Depth chart and you want to see the rookies out there. 2. Rogers, that’s interesting. He was a top 10 pick. 3. Concur. You need a rugged corner for the slot receivers. Last year, they should have played Coleman and let DeCoud shut down the slot as a big nickel. But they obviously weren’t feeling EC. 4. Falcons had the lowest salary of the final eight playoff teams. Falcons salary $121.3 million vs. Green Bay $153.9. (Did the Packers flex their $32.6 million advantage) http://www.ajc.com/sports/atlanta-falcons/falcons-get-biggest-bang-802514.html
Here We Go Again Flacons
May 6th, 2011
10:07 am
So I see that Perreier Jerry is not the strater a formerfirst round pick instead he is behind Cory Peter a thid round pick.
Here we go agian Falcons
hamp
May 6th, 2011
10:08 am
It was a mistake to start Bierman. He is a third down rusher or for passing down and distances.
take it from me
May 6th, 2011
10:08 am
This team won 13 games last year.The falcons have allways did a back slide after a desent year,this year will be no differant.look for the falcons to go 8-8 and miss the playoffs,and finish 3th in the south division behine NO and Tampa Bay. Book it!
D. Orlando Ledbetter
May 6th, 2011
10:10 am
Otis the drunk – He’s recovering from knee surgery. But they drafted at his position. That’s usually not a good sign.
D. Man — Champ Bailey just got 4 years, $43 million. The Falcons just paid Dunta $57.5 million. They just moved up 21 slots in the draft which will cost $38.5 million. They have to sign the DE. That’s roughly $20 to $30 million. They have to do something with Grimes. (Something like Green Bay’s deal with Tramon Williams’ 4 year $41 million deal.)
Where’s the other $40 to $50 million for Nnamdi? How are the going to “SHOW NNAMDI THE MONEY?”
Here We Go Again Flacons
May 6th, 2011
10:13 am
They drafted at Rody Whites postion too. Does that mean he is gone?
D. Orlando Ledbetter
May 6th, 2011
10:14 am
take it from me – They won 9 games and 4 scrimmages against the NFC West.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
May 6th, 2011
10:14 am
Here We Go Again – No sir. They drafted Michael Jenkins position.
Big Reg Da Commish
May 6th, 2011
10:19 am
Do teams really keep 2 punters on the roster? Unless one is kick off specialist. And I think the Falcons will keep 3 quarterbacks, whether its J.P. Wilson or somebody else. I also could see neither Peterson nor Wire returning and keeping Nicholas. And then once the Punter situation is sorted out, one will be let go in favorite of a 5th cornerback.
take it from me
May 6th, 2011
10:20 am
Signing Grimes to a heafty contract,would be a mistake for the falcons.The guy is just to small to play that position,and will get burned time after time by the great touch QBs in the leauge,spend that money on a top FA corner,and make the team stronger.
Mike
May 6th, 2011
10:21 am
Does Ray Edwards’ FA status depend on the new CBA? Are you considering Jamal as good as cut? I’d rather see Chauncey Davis go because at least Jamal can play inside too.
Rikus
May 6th, 2011
10:39 am
DOL, let’s assume the lockout ends (by court order) before a new CBA is negotiated. Let’s further assume the 2010 rules are in effect, and Ray Edwards is not on the market at that point. What does ATL do then? Sit on our hands until a CBA is signed? Or pursue slightly older prospects that will be on the market like Jason Babin?
torgo
May 6th, 2011
10:39 am
D-Led – my own mock depth chart would look a lot like yours.
Main differences: Koenen is definitely gone. No need to find the nerve to cut him, as he has six years in and will be an unrestricted free agent regardless of the CBA outcome. I’d also project the Falcons to resign Nicholas instead of Peterson. He has earned his starting spot right here, while Peterson is a liability in coverage. Lofton, Spoon and St Nick will make a fine starting trio.
Not sure which of the offensive linemen would stick around. Regardless, I’d pick Reynolds to beat out Valdez for the starting spot but have Valdez pegged to make the roster.
I’d have Jerry starting ahead of Peters – now that he’s healthy, the coaching staff will throw him into the job they drafted him to do. And I’d put Sidbury ahead of Matthews (who would make the roster as the #5 DE). It’s not that Sidbury was a bust last year, but that Jerry’s injury forced the team to carry an extra active DT. Somebody had to sit to make room, and it needed to be a d-lineman. So this season, it’s finally time to throw El Sid into the rotation and see what he can do.
Rikus
May 6th, 2011
10:41 am
Torgo, I hope you’re right about El Sid. It was quite concerning last year, not to see him on the 45-man gameday roster week after week!
Steve from McDonough
May 6th, 2011
10:42 am
DLed, what’s the story with Sidbury? Have they given up on him?
DawginLex
May 6th, 2011
10:48 am
DLED,
I hear you think UGA is the Iowa of the SEC
So Iowa has 6 top 10 finishes, 2 big Ten titles and 96 wins during the last 10 years and has put tons of people into the NFL???
Care to elaborate??
Explicit
May 6th, 2011
10:49 am
Man I really hope that Clabo isn’t gone. The last thing that you want to do is have to tweak your line in front of your star QB who is throwing to your new #1 draft pick and star receivers.
Terrell
May 6th, 2011
10:51 am
I don’t think us siging Edwards is giving up on Biermann than it is preparing to not resign JA55. I do believe this is his final year, and so if Atlanta doesn’t resign him next season then Ray Edwards would move over to his side and be the RDE and then Biermann would start again at LDE unless Sidbury doesn’t something this year to put him ahead of Kroy.
waynester
May 6th, 2011
11:05 am
terrell
Unless Edwards suddenly blossoms into a double-digit sackmeister he’s not in JA55’s league. Abe averages 10 sacks/yr over his career, Edwards averages 5, same production we’re getting out of Kroy. Edwards is a LDE at MN who says he wants to try the RDE position at some point. ABE is a RDE, period. I’m not saying this deal won’t happen, I’m saying it’s unlikely that we see him as Abe’s replacement…
PS
To those bashing Grimes, Google NFL stats and compare Grime’s production to these guys ya’ll say can replace him. His numbers are awesome, among the best in the NFL, and have gone up substantially every year, showing a player on the rise, not a guy who’s maxed out. Pay the little guy!!!
DC Dirty Bird
May 6th, 2011
11:20 am
waynester, good point on Grimes. It seems he has more respect around the league than he does from the fans of his team. I like Grimes and thought we were a nickel corner away from being dominant. As far as Edwards, I’ve seen him play big in big games. Also, I’m going to have to say 8 sacks by an DE who plays LDE exclusively is worth 11 sacks as a RDE. Rushing from the left side puts you at a disadvantage as the QB can see you beat the RT and get rid of the ball or scramble. It would be nice to see Sidbury get an opportunity though. If he does pan out, and we get Edwards, we’re set at DE for the next five years.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
May 6th, 2011
11:25 am
Mike — Yes. He’s a six-year guy. If old rules reign, he could have to go back to Minnesota. But he said he’s not playing for restrict money, which would be less than what his backup is making.
Rikus — Under that scenario, you want to look for older guys with connections to the coaching staff like Bobby McCray.
Rikus — My thinking on Sidbury is that if he couldn’t crack the 45, why is he all of sudden going to burst out into Sackmaster Jr? However, I can’t get the I-AA championship game out of mind where he just dominated.
DawginLex — No. I’ll take a public pass on that. If you put a tape recorder on my deck you might get that story. However, the stats you cite are pretty good for Iowa. But they wouldn’t fly at Ohio State where they are in the National Title hunt EVERY YEAR. Not just twice over last 31 years. Hope that’s helpful for you. (Vanderbilt = Northwestern. Kentucky = Indiana, etc.)
D. Orlando Ledbetter
May 6th, 2011
11:27 am
take it from me — Grimes has earned an increase, just based on the fact that he played on under valued contracts for the last two seasons.
DawginLex
May 6th, 2011
11:36 am
The stats were Georgia stats and Iowa has not come close to that yet you were quoted as saying UGA is the iowa of the SEC.
Ohio state is a national joke. Their title in 2002 was gift wrapped by the ref and UGA would have destroyed that team given the chance.
Don’t speak down to me either. I have forgotten more football than you will ever know.
eM
May 6th, 2011
11:44 am
I hope we get Edwards and send “Beer”man packing. Since going Hollywood he’s been useless. Flam on people, “beer”man won’t do a thing production wise for this team.
Pedro
May 6th, 2011
11:44 am
Falcons need to pick up DB Diandre McDaniel who went undrafted. One of the best in the ACC for the last two years. Hard hitter, great tackler with many interceptions.
eM
May 6th, 2011
11:45 am
Sorry, flame on……
waynester
May 6th, 2011
11:50 am
eM
You may be right about the distractions off the field with Biermann, but I’d bet good $$ that we’re giving him one more year to pan out. We drafted Dent primarily to get Kroy off STs this season. If that doesn’t help Biermann turn all those pressures from last year into sacks this year, then I’d say you’re right. Until then, LDE seems to be his to lose….
just me
May 6th, 2011
12:00 pm
waynester
Didn’t see you throw out your thoughts on DE – Andre Carter in this forum.
DoL
In your opinion what’s the chances of us signing a vet DE like Andre Carter. He played in a 4-3 until this past year when he was moved to OLB in Washingtons 3-4 scheme. In 09 he had 11 sacks, last year in the 3-4 he only had 2.5 sacks and was cut. He is a little long in the tooth, but he could provide solid veteran play in the rotation for the next 2-3 years.
just me
May 6th, 2011
12:04 pm
Here’s an interesting article on Ray Edwards.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81fb4397/article/edwards-says-the-money-isnt-enough-for-return-to-vikings?module=HP_headlines
Rikus
May 6th, 2011
12:06 pm
DOL, while Bobby McCray would certainly be available and affordable, he’s unlikely to be “the answer” that fans are looking for at DE. Concerning is how he washed out in New Orleans, going from starter to backup to waived. More concerning is that he couldn’t crack a roster last year. Philly did sign him, but only had him active for one game — and he didn’t even play. On the plus side, he is one of the youngest 6-year DEs on the market, so maybe he can have a Jason-Babin-eque revival to his career.
denverfalcon
May 6th, 2011
12:40 pm
Just a little article I read about our current RDE. So maybe we’re not in that bad of shape. Think about Abe’s numbers two years ago. We thought he was done, then last year he came back. Maybe the same can be said for Biermann.
http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2011/04/12/secret-superstar-kroy-biermann-atlanta-falcons/
denverfalcon
May 6th, 2011
12:41 pm
LDE, not RDE
CJ
May 6th, 2011
12:43 pm
Don’t take this guy. Biermann needs another shot.
waynester
May 6th, 2011
12:58 pm
denverfalcon
I agree with your last post, as for Abraham,As long as he’s relatively uninjured his numbers are very consistent year to year.Just looking at his stats shows him having a down year every 3rd season, each time, however, coincides with some injury. Edwards has only played one full season, 2009, when he had his highest sack total, 9 sacks. He has missed at least a couple of games every season, whereas Abe has only missed one game in the last 4 seasons(last year) and still managed one of his best years ever….
Jimmy Jam
May 6th, 2011
1:10 pm
D. O., I love the interactive play, it brings an otherwise dead page to life. It’s too bad Jamal and Peria has set the DL back 2 to 4 years now. They were two very high draft picks, one we know will never work out and the other following the same path…I love the two new offensive weapons, Rogers and Julio two home run hitters from anywhere on the field. I also love Grimes, heart and hustle most players which they had. He epitomize the CB position, gives up some plays, but also makes even bigger plays. Keep up good work!
D. Orlando Ledbetter
May 6th, 2011
1:20 pm
DawginLex — 6-7. Not in the hunt. Touched a nerve.
D. Orlando Ledbetter
May 6th, 2011
1:30 pm
waynester & just me – I haven’t heard him mentioned as a possibility.
Jimmy Jam — While we are waiting for the Justices in St. Louis to speak, I have more time in the offseason to jump in here and leave comments.
Boxing Gyms | Boxing News
May 6th, 2011
1:33 pm
[...] Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog) [...]
wxwax
May 6th, 2011
1:33 pm
Peria Jerry still not a starter?
At what point do we start using the “b” word?
D. Orlando Ledbetter
May 6th, 2011
1:37 pm
DawginLex — UGA national titles 2. Ohio State 7. 6 if you don’t want to count 2002. UGA conference titles 14/12. Ohio State 36/38. So UGA can’t be Ohio State of the SEC. They can be Iowa. Numbers don’t add up. And, quit talking smart to me before Woody Hayes rises and punches you across the kisser like that Charlie Bauman kid. (I don’t know about you forgetting more football than I know. I was NGYFL Coach on the Year in 2007.)
layinlow
May 6th, 2011
2:01 pm
DOL, seriously do you think Biermann’s play was affected last year by his decision to date this local reality TV personality. I have seen the show a few times and was astounded at all the silliness and drama that this women was involved in. I just wonder if she doesn’t have Kroy’s head all messed up. This kid looked like the second coming of patrick kerney at one point but now just looks like a servicable back up. Now he has impregnated this wig wearing fruit cake and will now have to deal with her for years to come. What a shame.
jarvis
May 6th, 2011
2:09 pm
Great work DOL.
By the way, with your explanations of the 9,8, and 7 routes you’ve proved you have more about football than intelligence than Cam. Way to go!
LRD
May 6th, 2011
2:29 pm
I like Peters starting over Jerry.
j
May 6th, 2011
2:50 pm
DawgtirdinLEX- UGAy is a joke. Time to wake up man. They are more like the Northwestern of the Big 10. Irrelevant! 6-7 with a UCF!
j
May 6th, 2011
2:54 pm
Actually D-Led, UGA has 1. the other NC actually went to Ohio State. UGA only claims it, not college football. http://www.collegefootballpoll.com/champions_national.html
j
May 6th, 2011
2:56 pm
It would be like saying TCU was a NC last year.
DawginMex
May 6th, 2011
3:00 pm
I’ve forgotten a lot of football too.
Ackshun
May 6th, 2011
3:08 pm
None of this says anything about what happens if they don’t get mighty mouse off CB. I love Brent Grimes but you got to get some height to add to skills at CB. He was the most targeted corner in the NFC South last year and while there were times he really made em pay. The Green Bay game and the Eagles game exposed that secondary. I expect the opportunity to win a championship, right now, may factor into decisions made by Clabo and could give us the opportunity to snag Asomugha. Nothing succeeds like success. I bring in a taller CB and move grimes to FS on passing downs and CB in nickel packages.
DawginLex
May 6th, 2011
3:16 pm
DLED,
Just stick to the Falcons.
that way you can at least pretend to have some knowledge.
Inbred Dawg
May 6th, 2011
3:26 pm
I have forgotten more football than all of you put together!
Casey
May 6th, 2011
3:50 pm
This depth chart shows you don’t know what you’re talking about.
1. As long as Jerious Norwood is breathing, he is 2nd on the depth chart at RB. Jason Snelling is 3rd. Anyone who thinks otherwise is delusional.
2. Tyson Clabo isn’t going anywhere.
3. Peria Jerry will start.
4. They did not draft Bosher to be a backup punter. There is no such thing. He will compete for PK, and he will win. He is just as good as Bryant, if not better, and he is younger and will cost less money.
Rikus
May 6th, 2011
3:54 pm
Hmm no riposte, defending Bobby McCray? =)
Tana
May 6th, 2011
4:06 pm
Are you guys completely clueless? We obviously can not afford to keep our O-Line man and sign a significant defensive help. There is no reason to sign a guy like Asomougha when we have a Pro Bowler in Brent Grimes. When teams threw away from Robinson, Grimes stepped up and proved his worth.
Rodgers was drafted to replace Norwood. That move pretty much announced to the world they have given up on Norwood, and if you haven’t given up on him yet then you shouldn’t be posting on this blog.
I like the Ray Edwards move, because he may be one of the best defensve ends on the free agency market. Face it guys, we don’t need someone to lead the league in sacks. We have Abraham to do that, we just need a strong compliment. Biermann still could be that option as he does get a lot of pressure.
On DT: Just one thing. COREY PETERS will START.
The Monger
May 6th, 2011
4:14 pm
this guy is stoned or drunk??? How can he fill out a projected depth chart like this, I agree we will get Edwards but we will resign Clabo and Blaylock both as well. We have so much depth on the lines, this is most coaches dreams, doesnt make sense whoever wrote this load of steaming horse manure!!! Also, you dont think Stephen Nicholas is going to make this team, he only had like what 120 tackles last year, oh but he gets beat out by spencer atkins and coy wire?? Come on thats a pathetic projection and you know it…
Casey
May 6th, 2011
4:16 pm
You people get WAY too excited about these draft picks. Rodgers was taken in the 5th round with the 145th pick in the draft. He is not the number 2 on the depth chart. Jerious is not going anywhere.
Mathews was taken with the 230th pick in the 7th round. “I got my news on the way to the theatre,” Matthews said. “I almost crashed the car.” He is not 2nd on the depth chart. Give me a break!
Bosher was drafted as a kicker, not a punter. He was only an average punter, while an exceptional field goal kicker.
The Monger
May 6th, 2011
4:26 pm
Uhh J, you are wrong. UGA has 2 OFFICIAL National Championships in football, 1942 and 1980. Prior to 1963? it may have been 1957 though? Sometime in the late 1950s/early 1960s there became a unified polling system that has become our means for determining NCs ever since. Prior to that there were multiple national champions as polls were differing in viewpoints. Georgia actually claims 5 NCs (i believe we won it in 17-18?, 1942, 1946, 1950, and 1980). However, the biggest insult is to take any of those 5 away, but the 1942 one was official, I believe at least 3 of the 4 or 5 polls around at that time had Georgia as unanimous champions. Prior to 1963 several teams have claims on several different years, so the correct number of NCs for GA is 2 to 5, really, and SEC championships at 14, I believe right now. I dont care much for National Championships due to bias and subjectivity of voting, the best team often does not even end up playing for the NC alot of years (Aub 04, GA 07), so in summary you and d-led are both wrong…in a way.
cwltank
May 6th, 2011
4:36 pm
Im not to sure about that lineup. I think Dent will start at LB & Peterson will likely be a sub. Sidbury & Bierman will enter on passing downs. I do not see the Falcons signing Edwards unless they trade Anderson. I think your on the money with Julio, 1st rounders play. I think the Falcons will trade a few players, if they are to sign big name free agents.
Nique
May 6th, 2011
5:02 pm
What about adding Carlos Rodgers to play nickle & when is Sid going to get on the field? Additionally, won’t C. Davis & Sid be in the d-line rotation before Matthews? Finally, i think its interesting that you have Jerry behind Peters, if Peters beats Jerry out now that he’s had a year to recover, he’s a bust as a 1st rounder! Not as a player, but as a 1st rounder.
Nique
May 6th, 2011
5:11 pm
My other ? is that TD said that he sees Dent as a run stopper in for run downs, so what does that mean for Peterson, who i also think we resign, but he’s also a run down guy…who plays the other olb on pass downs, & what are they not planning on Spoon being a 3 down lb anymore, because he didn’t do it last year, but i thought that was due to injuries. Finally, one last FA ?, what do you think about signing Veron Golhston to a league minimum or close to it, for a one year deal? We/re desperate for pass rushers & i believe part of his problem was that the Jets moved him to OLD in their 3-4 scheme, align in at the DE in the 4-3 & tell him to just rush the passer, if it doesn’t pan out, you don’t loss much, but if it does you gain a ton! If we’re going to take a risk at this point, i believe that it has to be on the d-line & i don’t think he really got the opportunity to use hi skill set in NY because they had to many ppl & he was playing out of position.
Sid
May 6th, 2011
6:46 pm
Minnesota put a first round tender on Ray Edwards.
goodness gracious
May 6th, 2011
8:34 pm
Go ahead and play GM! Cause your draft picks were so right on the money!
goodness gracious
May 6th, 2011
8:40 pm
ill stick with peter king
A-Ville Ranger
May 6th, 2011
8:47 pm
I’d rather sign Charles Johnson if we can than Edwards. He’s coming off an 11.5 sack season in part time play. He’s also very good at getting in the way of passing lanes.
bgfalcon
May 6th, 2011
9:21 pm
DLED, 2 bad seasons and the dawgs become IOWA??? yeah man, you lost all credibility with that statement. sounded a lot like a techie…
ATL_98
May 6th, 2011
9:22 pm
why are so many people bashing brent grimes? dude had 6 interceptions and made it to the probowl, and yes he was a reserve player but he still made it. his leaping ability makes up for his size. same way jacquizz rogers work ethic and exposiveness makes up for his sizes. we dont need to purchase another expensive DB, we just need to coach up the players we have. when are we gonna stop completely blaiming the players and start sharing some of the blame with the position coaches? take a look at the performance of our d-line for the past few years. is it possible our position coaches need to step up their game?
BJR
May 6th, 2011
9:22 pm
Stephen Nicholas and Spoon will be the linebackers on passing downs you bring in the extra corner in and replace the backer they take out, this is called a “Nickel” defense ,you take out a safety and add another corner this is called a “Dime”defense. Kroy will be the LDE he is getting better every year and the pass rush will get better up the middle with Peria being healthy . HAVE FAITH PEOPLE
ATL_98
May 6th, 2011
9:23 pm
and im referring to page 1 comments!! lol
Skeptical but Optimistic Jacket
May 6th, 2011
9:39 pm
Well, I like some of these “moves.” I like getting Edwards from Minny, think he can blossom with Abe drawing double teams on the other side. I also like our depth on the line with quality guys like Matthews, Walker, Biermann and even Jerry.
I think our LBs are suspect, except the monster of the middle Lofton. The other 5 are pretty pedestrian.
I would like to get another corner opposite Robinson so Grimes can be our nickel, but we don’t seem to have enough money.
As for offense, we’re looking good. I just hope we can sign Clabo……he’s been a great player on the OL for us.
We look improved, but we must get a guy like Edwards to complete the deal. And possibly an heir apparent to Mike Peterson.
I see that Rodgers pick is, in fact, a reaction to Norwood’s injuries. But does Julio Jones’ choice have anything to do with the inefficiency of Harry Douglas? Could we possibly deal him to get a 4th rounder back?
GHunt
May 6th, 2011
10:04 pm
Ray Edwards has bust written all over him. Can you say Peerless Price? As stated by several bloggers in this article, Edwards played along side of 3 all pro D linemen, he was the man least respected by the competition and he achieved average results.
The FA acquistion is Charles Johnson or stay pat at the position. Spend the money on a rush OLB and nickel back.
James
May 6th, 2011
10:22 pm
You left out Reggie Bush!!
cwltank
May 6th, 2011
10:31 pm
The Falcons will have to cut payroll if they are looking to upgrade their defense. I predict a few cuts and hopefully a few trades.
mgdawg
May 6th, 2011
11:04 pm
Grimes is an excellent corner, I think he outplayed dunta who got way more money, last year. Now as for nickel, is owens really the best we have? I personally thought after the greenbay game he should’ve been locked out and had all his stuff thrown out on the streets. That was the worse excuse for cornerback play that i have ever seen. Ray drew from what I hear would be a great move. I would really like to see us make one more big defensive free agent signee, but I don’t know who is available. Maybe a safety or atleast another nickel corner, which would be the cheaper option I think.
Whopper Dawg
May 7th, 2011
1:28 am
You got nothing at CB, Owens can’t cover a table and was ABUSED by Green Bay when he was in nickel. He doesn’t need to have a roster spot. Unfortunately, none of the other many CBs TD has drafted can play either. If Robinson or Grimes go down, you have a real problem and neither of those two are lock down corners.
South ga boy in the atl
May 7th, 2011
2:56 am
DOL is forgetting a couple of things when he talks about money already committed. We will pay JJ around 35-40 mil but he’s forgetting that we don’t pay the no 27 overall, a 2nd rd pick, a 4th rd pick, a NO. 1 and a NO. 4 next yr. At last yrs money the 3 picks would have cost us around 22 mil so that’s only an added 15 mil for Julio this yr. Then, even if there is a rookie wage scale, we would have about 10 mil we won’t be paying next yr for the 1st and 4th rd picks. In the long run Julio may cost 3-5 mil more in total money spent than what we would have spent anyway. 2nd DOL says, correctly, we spent 50 mil for Dunta last yr but that money, on an annual basis of course, is already figured into our bottom of the rung salaries for this past yr. It’s not future money. My point is that with 30 mil or so, on an annual basis, could buy Edwards, Namdhi, and resign Clabo and Grimes, prob not Nicholas though. You would be looking at an avg of 7.5 mil per man per yr. 1 or 2 maybe getting a little more and 1or 2 getting a little less. I don’t see why we can’t get at least 3 out of the 4 for sure. We NEED Clabo, Edwards, and Namdhi. If we got Namdhi then we could just resign Grimes to a 1 yr deal like Clabo and Dahl this past yr and see how he does one more yr before giving him a long term contract. It’s not like he’s an unrestricted FA so Falcons have the upper hand with him
headley lamar
May 7th, 2011
8:16 am
UGA has 732 all time wins. 3rd most in SEC history behind only Alabama and Tennessee.
Iowa has 580 Good for 7th in Big Ten History
Your analogy is way off.
UGA’s 732 wins are the 11th most in NCAA history. Just behind USC.
Iowa is 40th on that list.
Supes
May 7th, 2011
8:22 am
I have a feeling that Charles Johnson will be our “FA” DE acquisition not Ray Edwards.
Last year the dude played tough on a very bad team (Panthers), he’s motivated, always played tough in College here at UGA. Should be a good coming home, probably will cost less than Ray Edwards too.
As far as any other moves…I can see them getting a veteran CB, but not a top tier guy. Someone like a “Brian Williams” when we got him a couple of seasons ago on the cheap…
and how did this turn into a UGA/Iowa/Ohio State discussion? Just damn…this is a FALCONS blog!
headley lamar
May 7th, 2011
8:29 am
and how did this turn into a UGA/Iowa/Ohio State discussion? Just damn…this is a FALCONS blog!
Agreed but two points must be made.
1. UGA is not Iowa. Not by a longshot.
2. Georgia Football is far and away more popular in this state than the Falcons.
Those are just the facts.
headley lamar
May 7th, 2011
8:30 am
Forgot one
3. Anyone who thinks UGA and Iowa are the same has to have their knowledge of Football brought into question.
Robdawg
May 7th, 2011
8:59 am
Hey all yu knuckleheads, why don’t we go get Charles Johnson from Charlotte. Not only do we solve our DE position issues for the next 10 years, we set Charlotte back 10 years and bring a DAWG home. I believe he had double digit sacks last year on a bad Charlotte team. Put him opposite of Abraham and use Chauncey and Kroy as back ups. Anytime you get a chance to screw an inter division rival, you should jump on it. We might also have a chance to get the hit man, Thomas Davis, from Charlotte. He has been hurt and might come cheap. Another chance to bring a Georgia boy home. Most guys like the chance to play before their families. Would solve our LB issues. He is a violent hitter that creates turnovers. Also you are getting SEC quality athletes that are used to pressure situations and use to playing aginst the best.
Worm
May 7th, 2011
9:25 am
Thomas davis is available..Go get him to take peterson’s spot!
Winston
May 7th, 2011
10:09 am
As a lifelong UGA fan & graduate, I have to say I totally see what DOL was saying about the Iowa comparison. Looking at the conferences as a whole, both teams are in the lower-upper or upper-middle tier of their respective conferences. The year we should have even been considered for the BCS game we lost 2 games.
We’re consistently good, but to be great we have to catch lightning in a bottle (i.e. the Herschel Walker era and Cam with Auburn last year). We consistently lose to Florida and have all sat down the second week of January and watched 5 of our SEC brethren win a BCS title game.
If we don’t want to be the Iowa of the SEC, we need to solidify ourselves in the upper tier, to do that, we need to beat Florida more than once a decade. Until then, we are no more than the second best team in the second best division in the best conference in college football. While that still beats the s%^t out of being the Hawkeyes, DOL’s comparison was apt, no matter how aggravating it is.
Either way, GO DAWGS, GO BRAVOS, GO FALCONS, and GO BACK TO UNC MARVIN WILLIAMS!!!
Ziggy
May 7th, 2011
10:28 am
Baker and Valdez at tackle, hmm…..maybe it’s time to upgrade our backup at QB.
BirdDog
May 7th, 2011
10:55 am
Sorry but I don’t like the looks of that secondary at all. Owens showed in the playoff game that he is no NFL CB. They would be stupid to give Grimes a ton of money, he still got burnt more times than he made a play. Also, never been a Decoud fan, he is too soft. Robinson was a disappointment last year. I’m just not feeling it…
MaxxFalcon
May 7th, 2011
10:58 am
Hmmm No Sidbury, and Stephen Nicholas gone? There’s no way Matthews is over Sidbury on the chart, and there’s no way Mike Peterson starts at LB for us this year
BirdDog
May 7th, 2011
11:00 am
Robdawg, I agree with you and have been saying all along that Johnson from the Panthers is who they should sign. He has more production than Edwards over the past 2 years. Double digit sacks last year on a poor team. I say go get him!
D in Dallas
May 7th, 2011
12:26 pm
Look for Dent on the weakside, everyone forgets he was a weakside before UGA went to the 3-4. Owens will be fine as the nickel, but Grimes has to be moved inside on three receiver sets. That’s what they should have done against GB.
cwltank
May 7th, 2011
1:36 pm
I agree, Owens is an excellent nickle back. Most of his pick comes from the middle of the field.
Dent will start over Peterson and Falcons want sign a free agent DE. We will trade & cut salary to prepare for the future. The money is just not there to be agressive in free agency. Unless, we make a few trades.
nash
May 7th, 2011
2:28 pm
If the is a team that could be compared to Georgia it would have to be Mizzu. Lot of talent but can’t win in their conference for what ever reason. To compare the Dawgs to Iowa is just plain disrespectful.
Kramer
May 7th, 2011
2:33 pm
I just love all the experts on here who think they either have a future as an NFL GM or missed their calling. It is one thing to express an opinion, it is another to look like a total baffoon when you do. To those experts on here I am sure my opinion of you makes me look like a baffoon to you. That is because “experts” always think they are right. Trust me, TD knows more about building a team and doing his job then you do in your own current career.
GT GRAD
May 7th, 2011
2:40 pm
Dent will start at weakside LB (Peterson is too slow); I think their will be a learning curve for him, but he will develop into a very solid LB. Lofton, Weatherspoon & Dent will be solid at then3 LB positions.
I sincerely wish we could trade Turner for something worthwhile (draft picks and/or players) before every other team in the league realizes he is no longer the player he once was…….he peaked a few years back and has lost the little bit of speed/burst he used to bring. I think he is a liability (one trick pony with very little speed ==> the fact that he is too slow to run or catch balls outside of the tackle makes him too one dimensional). Defenses worry about runs up the middle and and our wide receivers………they are effective defending these concerns by blitzing, they can keep Gonzales in blocking to pick up the blitz, minimize runs up the middle and reduce the amount of time Matt Ryan has to throw the ball (time is required for WR to run deep routes which beat the blitz). A complete RB resolves this problem by getting to the outside, catching screen passes and making teams pay with LONG runs when we get past the blitzing players………Turner simply cannot fill this role OR atleast he has not proven this far in his career that he can fill this role )he does not possess the speed or solid hands to be effective in this manner)!!
It is time for him to go; however, I realize he will be a Falcon for atleast 2 more years (unfortunately). The problem is the Falcons have marketed him too hard AND we need more than just Snelling to replace Turner…………………….are there any RB available in free agency?? Anthony Allen (yes from GT) would have been a superb late round draft choice…..watch him play; he will be very solid for Baltimore over the next 8-10 years.
Ed
May 7th, 2011
3:37 pm
I think this team needs to address the cornerback spot opposite Dunta Robinson maybe pickup Drayton Florence or Nmandi. Brent Grimes could then move to the nickel corner spot where he would be even more of a playmaker. DE is a want in free agency but CB is a dire need in my opinion. Either way this is becoming more and more interesting now the players and owners need to agree on some sort of a deal so there can be football.
welikebaseball2
May 7th, 2011
3:44 pm
I find it amazing that you guys are acting like Edwards’ 8 sacks wouldn’t be an upgrade at LDE. Bierman gave us 3 last season. Couple with Abraham’s 10 or more, I’ll take a consistent 8 sacks from our LDE position all day. And no one is delusional enough to tag him as a Abraham replacement. I don’t know where you all are getting that from. Question: Is it realistic to expect 10 or more sacks out of both DE spots? If you think so…then, another question: How many NFL teams actually get that?
Chucktown38
May 7th, 2011
4:40 pm
DLed how about some undrafted free agents to look out for? Whats the buzz?
Steven A.
May 7th, 2011
4:43 pm
Vikings had a much better interior push than Falcons. Edwards 8 sacks will
not neccesarily transfer to Atlanta “Knuckleheads.”
Mystikal
May 7th, 2011
5:17 pm
Hey D-Led,
Any idea what undrafted players you think might make good additions to the squad?
I’d like to see S Joe Lefeged, DB Jerrard Tarrant, WR Ricardo Lockette and TE Schuylar Oordt
tyger
May 7th, 2011
6:08 pm
2011 Depth Chart
Offense
QB – Ryan, Redman, Parker
RB – Turner, Snelling, Norwood, Rodgers
WR- White, Douglass, Free Agent
WR – JJones, Weems, Meier
FB – Mughelli, Free Agent
TE – Gonzalez, Pelle, Palmer
OT – Clabo, Reynolds, Svitek
OG – Dahl, Jackson
C – Hawley, Jackson
OG – Johnson, Valdez, Free Agent
OT – Baker, Free Agent
Defense
DE – Abraham, Davis, Sidbury
DE – Edwards, Bierrman, Matthews
DT – Babineaux, Walker, Lewis
DT – Peters, Jerry
OLB – Weatherspoon, Adkins, Free Agent
MLB – Lofton, Dent, Wire
OLB – Peterson, Free Agent
CB – Robinson, Frank, Free Agent
CB – Grimes, Owens, Free Agent
FS – DeCoud, Bush
SS – Moore, Schilling, Free Agent
Offensive Notes…
1. WR Jenkins out, traded for draft picks.
2. Clabo stays, Blaylock goes…OL suspect as is.
3. Unimpressive Baker needs healthy veteran backup.
4. McClure retires during camp.
5. Norwood re-signs incentive laden contract.
Defensive notes…
1. Edwards is nice addition.
2. Jamal Anderson traded for picks.
3. Davis, Sidbury, Bierrman excellent reserves.
4. Peterson thumper and playmaker lives on.
5. Spoon unimpressive, Dent, Adkins and FA get shots.
6. Owens, Frank unproven; Vet/Rookie FA CB needed.
7. Vet S help wanted.
welikebaseball2
May 7th, 2011
7:02 pm
Steven A.: Okay…so…how do you know the 8 sacks WON’T translate? And…are you assuming our interior push won’t improve? By the way, Bierman only had 3 sacks, even with a pro bowler taking most of the attention at the other end position. So…I’m assuming you agree we need an upgrade at LDE. If so, who do you prefer we add? If your answer is Charles Johnson, who would you go after if we can’t get him?
SAINTS LSU
May 7th, 2011
9:32 pm
Don’t forget about the Saints in FA Great draft & FA here we come hard to stop Brees & a running game & adding more to Greg Williams D super bowl bound
Daniel
May 7th, 2011
9:40 pm
I have Dent backing up Peterson and Wire backing up Lofton
Falcons fan
May 7th, 2011
11:15 pm
DOL You really want to start a war with UGA fans? I know you are not that bright from reading your lame blog, but are you really that dumb? You always struck me as a nice enough guy though your writing leaves a lot to be desired. Surely you have noticed your blog usually gets the least hits despite the fact you are covering the team with the most success.
Maybe I’m reading too much into your little smart ass spat with DawginLex but if you are so eager to jump on OhioSt’s tip carry your silly little ass there and worship that cheating program daily. You will not be missed in the least and the AJC could replace you with a high school kid.
listen man
May 8th, 2011
2:01 am
sacks aint everything….5th in points 10th rush defense….22nd PASS DEFENSE….16th toatal d…..u have to keep that in mind…..WE HAVE TO GET BETTER AT WHAT WE WASNT GOOD AT A YEAR BEFORE AND STOPPING THE PASS WAS WHAT KILT US….CANT ARGUE THAT CAUSE ITS A FACT!.
Thunderbird Falcon
May 8th, 2011
6:56 am
I like Grimes, but if they can sign the Raider CB, go and get him. He is an awesome player. Grimes is good, but not as good as that dude.
DE in free agency is still #1 priority though.
mtgummibear
May 8th, 2011
8:35 am
Steven A. has a point. I have Montana connections so have watched Biermann very closely and I don’t think he will ever be a Pro-Bowler, but he could really benefit from a better interior push by the D-Tackles.
Bierman is never going to be a bull rusher, he depends on his speed as an outside rusher, but too often opposing quarterbacks are able to step up in the pocket to avoid the speed rushers.
I guess bottom line is I’m afraid Edwards would only be a marginal upgrade at a pretty high price, but I know Falcons need to find SOME way to get more sacks. There’s no doutb about that.
Samuel
May 8th, 2011
10:29 am
You can put together Jenkins and a few other players to get a defensive end. Who coupled with Abraham can get the league to have to seriously game plan for.
Squirming Falcon Fan
May 8th, 2011
11:41 am
For this team to be considered a S. Bowl contender we must sign Charles Johnson for LDE , sign the corner from the Raiders, and then retain both Clabo and Grimes. Anything less and we struggle to reach last years win total. The Saints and Tampa Bay both had super drafts and will be hard to beat unless we make this kind of statement in free-agency.
RB
May 8th, 2011
12:24 pm
Sidbury must be having problems learning the playbook. I thought for sure he would be a stud DE. DOL are you holding back info on us? What’s the skinny on Sidbury?
Adrian
May 8th, 2011
12:44 pm
Ok this is what I think needs to be chnaged; Koenen isnt coming back, Dent will be Mike P’s back up and I think Micheal Jenkins will be Julio’s back up.
texasbirdfan
May 8th, 2011
12:53 pm
That’s 48, who are the other 5 on a 53 man roster?
Runnin With The Dawgs
May 8th, 2011
7:54 pm
D.O.L. — I didn’t see J. Norwood mentioned in your depth chart. What is your take on him for this season, and his future as a Falcon?
garcia
May 8th, 2011
10:03 pm
Judging from what I have seen, this is the way I would configure our new OL.
LT: Baker – LG: Johnson – C: McClure – RG: Valdez – RT:Clabo.
With the Cowboys drafting Smith in the first round, I think that we will be able to keep Clabo. I think that this line up allows the new guys to get bracketed by veterans. The following season, Hawley steps into McClure spot.
I like Ray Edwards, but to be honest, I would prefer to use the money on Nmamdi. Sign him, play him on the outside with Grimes on the other side. . Dunta is a smart, savvy guy with extreme toughness; he belongs at Nickle.
I believe in Sidbury and Bierman. I’d like to see what they can do this season.
DR. FALCON
May 8th, 2011
11:30 pm
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY TO ALL THE FEMALE FALCON FANS OUT THERE! GOD BLESS! BY THE WAY, GO HAWKS!!!!!!!!!!
DR. FALCON
May 8th, 2011
11:34 pm
I LOVE THE RAY EDWARDS PU D, LED! THOMAS DIMITROFF HAS PROVEN THAT HE ‘S NOT AFRAID TO STICK HIS NECK OUT AND BE AGGRESSIVE! IT WOULD APPEAR THAT WE ARE GOING AFTER THE RING THIS YEAR, HARD!
DR. FALCON
May 8th, 2011
11:38 pm
RAY EDWARDS WOULD BE A NICE PICK-UP. WE ARE TRYING TO MAKE THAT RUN THIS YEAR, EVEN COAXING TONY GONZALEZ OUT OF RETIREMENT! WE CAN’T KEEP HOPING SIDBURY AND BIERMAN WILL STEP UP! THEY’VE HAD 2 YEARS TO DO IT. WELCOME RAY EDWARDS! BY THE WAY, MIKE JENKINS NEEDS TO BE SHOWN THE DOOR!
Here We Go Again Flacons
May 9th, 2011
4:30 pm
D. Orlando Ledbetter
May 6th, 2011
10:14 am
Here We Go Again – No sir. They drafted Michael Jenkins position.
So the Falcons gave up that much 2 repalce a # 2 WR?
Section242
May 10th, 2011
10:15 am
So what happened to Sidbury Anderson and Davis on DE depth chart? Certainly one of them will be ahead of a 7th round draft choice.
Atl_slim
May 10th, 2011
11:35 pm
Thank God you didn’t put Anderson in the lineup. He is a waist of space.